RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw RegionRiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region
Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. Lane Community College – Florence Campus 3149 Oak St, Florence North Building, Rooms 162 and 159 OSU Extension in Lane County is thrilled to invite the public to an open house at our new office in Florence. Come meet Sandi, long-time Florence resident and our new education program assistant for […]
Join Siuslaw Public Library and Acorn Circle for a free program series celebrating Native American culture. SESSION ONE “Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket This FUN free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you […]
Mapleton School District is hosting a two-day ASIST training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on October 10 and 11 (8-3at Mapleton Lion's Club. In order to maximize impact, we have this open to both our staff and our community. Register here: https://forms.gle/2DPEZ8CJR7rwRa2C6 10/1o/2024, 10/11/2024 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day at Mapleton Lion's Club […]
This beginning ceramics class will introduce the basic elements of clay. Students will learn the procedures of working with clay from beginning use of wet clay, through the various stages to completed, fired pieces. Techniques taught will include pinching, coil building, slab construction and maybe a possible bonus wheel throwing-depending on class dynamics. Basics in […]
Have you registered to vote yet? Not sure how to get registered? Do you have questions about voting in the November 5th election? Then, stop in at Abby’s Pizza for “Rock the Vote Pizza Night” between 5 and 7pm on Friday, October 11th for voter information and get registered to vote! You’ll meet some of […]
Our popular basic genealogy series is back! Have you ever wanted to research your family history, but you're not sure how to get started? Join us for this free series for beginners: September 10: Basic Genealogy Part 1 September 24: Basic Genealogy Part 2 October 15: DNA Basics No registration is required. Attend one or […]
Finding support and learning parenting together. Lunch provided, childcare available. Third Tuesday of every month. 475 Laurel Street, Florence, OR. 97439
Join Acorn Circle and Siuslaw Public Library for a free series of programs celebrating Native American culture. SESSION TWO “Mulak Man” and make a leather pouch This learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about traditional elk hunting, and a “moving quiz” testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to […]
Join Ceramic Artist Emily Free Wilson on Sunday afternoons as you explore hand building with a Raku focus. Students will be given clay hand building demonstrations and opportunities to fire their work twice in a raku kiln. Hand builders will also have the option to glaze their work to cone 6 in electric kilns as […]
Student will explore different drawing tools including charcoal, pencil, and pens in this series of 4 classes. Lessons will focus on techniques, learning to see and interpret shape, negative and positive space, composition, using still life, photos, and plein air as source material. Free sketch time follows direct instruction and drawing exercises each week. Questions […]
This beginning ceramics class will introduce the basic elements of sculptural and functional clay within the tradition of making pottery. Students will learn the procedures of working with clay from beginning use of wet clay, through the various stages to completed, fired pieces. Techniques taught will include pinching, coil building, slab construction and the use […]
This class will take a basic ink drawing and bring it to life with watercolor tools. You will experiment with different ink drawing tools and techniques. The use Watercolor media to bring your drawing to life. Bring your own multi-media sketch book. Pens and watercolors are provided and yours to keep. Saturday Oct 26 10am […]
COST: $16 INCLUDES: materials, tools, instruction and personalized support BEST FOR: Adults and ages 6+ with caregiver supervision Express your hidden, spooky side (and get ready for our annual Costume Contest) with our Mask Creation Workshop! Spend an afternoon designing and creating a mask as unique as your own imagination. We will have some pre-formed […]
Join Acorn Circle and the Siuslaw Public Library for a free series celebrating Native American culture. SESSION THREE “Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few […]